The meaning and purpose of life

Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may bring glory to You, as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. And this is eternal life, that they also may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do” (John 17: 1-4.)

INSPIRED THOUGHTS

Jesus performed many miracles; he presented the gospel, he healed the sick; he brought hope to the hopeless; he even raised the dead; yet despite his many profound acts, his suffering was his greatest work. The single most prolific event in human history was, and always will be the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; for God glorified his Son by lifting him up upon the cross (high enough for the whole world to see.) The cross is a love letter from God to mankind; it is an invitation to know the almighty creator. [Every human being desires to know their true purpose; Jesus has taught us that we were created to know and love God (Jesus said, “And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God.”) Unless one accepts the blood of Christ, they will never be complete; they will never experience peace; they will never know their true purpose.]

For many years I was an atheist/agnostic. I rejected the bible and the idea that there was a loving God. In turn, I sought to discover the truth through learning; I studied philosophy, physics, and cosmology. I read the works of great thinkers; people who were renowned for their supposed wisdom. I wanted to know the meaning of life; why was I here; what was my purpose? Despite diligently seeking the truth, I never found it. Those intelligent men I idolized were great at asking interesting questions, but miserable at providing any meaningful answers. When I finally accepted Jesus Christ, my many years of searching were over; at last, I had discovered the truth. I had all of the answers to every question I could ever ask. I understood that I was created to bring pleasure to God; to serve Him, to love Him, and to be loved by Him. For the first time in my life I began to know peace. [Illustration: The pound is full of animals that sit anxiously waiting for some loving person to snatch them up. They were created to live in a loving relationship with a protector, a provider, and a friend; they were designed to love and to be loved. Those that are adopted come to experience the fulfillment of their intended purpose. Sadly many never leave the pound; equally distressing, there are many humans who reject the cross, and with it, they reject the God who loves them.

The meaning of life is to love God, and to be loved by Him. The sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross is God’s gift to every human being; it is His invitation to experience fulfillment. Stop searching and embrace your true purpose. Accept Christ’s work of redemption and you will know peace; love God and He will love you; give yourself to the Lord and you will finally be complete.

“Lord Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your sacrifice and we accept it; may we live in eternal fellowship with You; may we know true peace and may we fulfill our intended purpose; may we always be pleasing to You; may we create joy in Your heart; and may we feel the awesome power of Your love and Mercy. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you.